Placebo Magick Podcast
by Durmak, Wizard of Habdur
The Placebo Magick Podcast explores theatrical spiritual practice for skeptical atheists: why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while understanding that magick isn't real. Magick is a metaphor, and metaphor is magickal!Become a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/placebomagick to listen to the Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show.
Episodes
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Circle of Influence (Bonus Show S2E15.1)
In this bonus podcast we explore how the idea of a "circle of influence" as described in Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People can inform how we focus our magickal efforts. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show...
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What Is Habdur? (Bonus Show S2E14.1)
The origin story and thought process behind the Vast Ten-Acre Realm of Habdur. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Spooky Talk with Josh and Kyle (Bonus Show S2E12.1)
A wide-ranging conversation on Halloween, horror films, the veil between worlds, and all things spooky with Patreon supporter Josh and friend of the show Kyle. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on...
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Apocalypses (Bonus Show S2E11.1)
Why do we fantasize about the apocalypse? Today we explore the connections between mindfulness, the veil between worlds, and the longing for apocalypse. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord!...
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Imaginative Journeying (Bonus Show S2E10.1)
My experiments journeying through portals to the spirit world! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Reading as a Spiritual Practice (Bonus Show S2E9.1)
Today on the Bonus Show: Reading as a daily spiritual practice. What makes certain books more "nourishing" than others, more suitable for starting the day right? Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on...
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The Ganzfeld Effect (Bonus Show S2E8.2)
Today we explore a simple, cheap, drug-free means of hallucinating using the Ganzfeld effect, along with related phenomena and possible uses. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from...
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The Life-Changing Magic(k) of Tidying Up: Wizardly Tomes (Bonus Show S2E7.1)
On today's Bonus Show episode we discuss the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by Marie Kondo. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord!...
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CoronaMagick (Bonus Show S2E6.1)
How to use placebo magick to help cope with coronavirus isolation. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Designing My New Imaginary Friend (Bonus Show S2E5.1)
Today I share my reasoning and process as I begin willing into existence a "tulpa", a super-lifelike imaginary friend! For more info about tulpamancy, check out reddit.com/r/tulpas. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes!…
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Augmented Reality (Bonus Show S2E4.1)
We discuss augmented reality as a metaphor for looking at the world through a Placebo Magick lens! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to the entire back catalog of Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show episodes! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin...
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The Final Episode (S3E14)
A lightning round of mini-topics for the Placebo Magick Podcast's finale. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Lightning Round: Consistency vs. Variety (S3E13)
An important announcement about the podcast, and a variety of mini-topics. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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The Challenges of Living Scientifically (S3E12)
Exploring the challenges and roadblocks of trying to live according to science. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod...
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Polarized Self-Care (S3E11)
Discussing an unhealthy type of self-care that swings between extreme discipline and extreme excess. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost...
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Theatre: Magickal Arts (S3E10)
Exploring what the art form of theatre can teach us about placebo magick and self-care. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin...
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The Power of Stuff (S3E9)
Exploring how the contents of our homes affect the contents of our consciousness. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin…
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Stealth Magick (S3E8)
Secretly practicing magick in plain sight. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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The Experienced World (S3E7)
Differentiating the world as we subjectively experience it from objective reality. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin…
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Lightning Round: Metaphor is Magickal (S3E6)
A lightning round of mini-topics! "Metaphor is magickal", Tools Not Rules, a new approach to a grimoire, and more. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from...
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What the Heck Is Ritual? (S3E5)
What is ritual, anyway? Why use ritual? Hidden Brain episode on ritual: "An Ancient Solution to Modern Problems" Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from...
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Saints and Sages (S3E4)
Calling on the help of saints and sages in your spiritual practice. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Making Meaning (S3E3)
Meaning-making for skeptical atheists. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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The Magick of Parasocial Relationships (S3E2)
Exploring the magickal uses of parasocial relationships. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Simple Living (S3E1)
How simple living can improve the quality of your consciousness. In Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals: a ritual to transfer the essence of one object into another object. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show!…
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50th Episode Special (S2E30)
Celebrating the 50th episode of the Placebo Magick Podcast with some reflection on making the show, some listener voicemails, and a rapid-fire series of mini-topics. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the...
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Selflessness vs. Skillfulness (S2E29)
Contrasting two different perspectives on being good. Call 1-989-318-4118 to leave a voice memo! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Identity (S2E28)
Finding a healthy balance in your sense of identity. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltz License:...
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Deep Frugality (S2E27)
Saving money through spiritual practice. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltzLicense:...
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Gardening: Magickal Arts (S2E26)
Gardening as a spiritual and magickal practice. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3781-frost-waltzLicense:...
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Creative Flow featuring Sedna Woo (S2E25)
Atheist witch YouTuber Sedna Woo joins us to discuss using magick for creative inspiration and flow! Sedna Woo on YouTube Sedna Woo's Etsy shop Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show!…
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The Philosopher, the Doggo, and the Lizard (S2E24)
Breaking down the self into three archetypes: the Philosopher, the Doggo, and the Lizard. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Aliefs and Beliefs (S2E23)
Introducing the concept of aliefs, contrasted with beliefs. Referenced: Explanatory video from Yale psychologist Laurie Santos "Alief and Belief" (philosophy paper) by Tamar Szabó Gendler Alief article on Wikipedia Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show!…
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Self-Forgiveness: Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals (S2E22.2)
Forgiving yourself for messing up on your goals and values. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: The North by Kevin MacLeod Link…
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The Future of Religion and Magick (S2E22)
Musing about how religion and magick might change in the decades to come. Referenced: Daniel DeSteno on the Ten Percent Happier podcast How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion, book by Daniel DeSteno How God Works podcast Life of Pi by Yann Martel Support the show on Patreon to...
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Summoning the Dead: Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals (S2E21.2)
Tips for using magick to summon the spirits of the dead! (Or the not-quite-dead...) Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: The North by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Social Media and Smartphone Addiction (S2E21)
Magick and brain hacks for reducing screen time and its negative impacts! Resources: Politics Is For Power by Eitan Hersh Also hear Eitan Hersh on the "Passion Isn't Enough" episode of Hidden Brain Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Placebo Magick Podcast discussion of Digital Minimalism Deep...
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Resource Roundup 2021 (S2E20)
I share a number of different book, podcast, and video recommendations for placebo mages. Books Religion for Atheists: A Non-believers Guide to the Uses of Religion by Alain de Botton Atheopaganism by Mark Green Godless Paganism: Voices of Non-Theistic Paganism edited by John Halstead DIY Magic…
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Magick and Meaning in the City, with Winter (S2E19)
Special guest Winter joins me to discuss magick and meaning-making in a city environment. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Minimalist Magick (S2E18)
Magick on a budget, magick in small living spaces, and low-maintenance magick. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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How My Practice Has Changed (S2E17)
In this informal episode I share how my practice has changed over time. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Astrology 101 featuring Tristan (S2E16)
Special guest Tristan walks me through a basic introduction to astrology. See Durmak's birth chart here. You can get a professional reading from Tristan via his Etsy shop! Also check out Tristan's Instagram page. Mentioned in this episode: Astro.com Barnum effect Support the show on Patreon to…
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Jesus the Wizard (S2E15)
Examining Jesus' teaching and healing through a placebo magick lens. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Keeping Up with the Dumbledores (S2E14)
The pressure we put on ourselves as mages to measure up to imaginary standards. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link:...
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Magick for Problem People (S2E13)
Using defensive and offensive spells to deal with problem people like your ex, your boss, or your parents. Resources for abuse: Articles on identifying abuse from HealthyPlace Resources by state for violence against women Resources from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Support the...
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Star Wars: Pop Culture Paganism (S2E12)
Star Wars as a spiritual tool, a universal myth, and a contemporary religion. In Magick Mailbag: Patreon supporter Hamsa shares a ritual for honoring the complexity of new hobbies. Mentioned in this episode: The Hero With A Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray...
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Magick for Procrastination (S2E11)
Using placebo magick to lift the curse of procrastination. In Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals: Forgiving someone using a paper doll. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord! Music from https://filmmusic.io: Frost Waltz by...
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Mood Alchemy (S2E10)
How to transmute bad moods into good moods using the Philosopher's Stone of mindfulness. In Magick Mailbag: E-mails from Kyle Fisher about his rituals to quit smoking. Check out a photo of Kyle's ritual space here. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show!…
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Religion for Atheists: Wizardly Tomes (S2E9)
Today we discuss the wizardly tome Religion for Atheists: A Non-believers Guide to the Uses of Religion by philosopher Alain de Botton. In Secret Spells & Riddlesome Rituals: How to make magick potions using herbs! Mentioned in this episode: The School of Life Support the show on Patreon to gain...
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Introduction to Mindfulness: Podcast Extra (S2E8.1)
Enjoy this little "DVD extra"—an introduction to mindfulness, including a brief guided meditation at the end. Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Join the discussion on Discord!
About this show
The Placebo Magick Podcast explores theatrical spiritual practice for skeptical atheists: why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while understanding that magick isn't real. Magick is a metaphor, and metaphor is magickal!Become a Patreon supporter at https://www.patreon.com/placebomagick to listen to the Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show.
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Durmak, Wizard of Habdur
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